Food and macronutrient intake of elite Ethiopian distance runners

• Main Authors: Wolde Bezabhe (Author), Bekele Zeru (Author), Ross Ramzy (Author), Willkomm Lena (Author), Beis Lukas Y (Author), Fudge Barry (Author), Pitsiladis Yannis P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Explanations for the phenomenal success of East African distance runners include unique dietary practices. The aim of the present study was to assess the food and macronutrient intake of elite Ethiopian distance runners during a peri...